Which place is cheaper, Hiroshima or Addis Ababa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Addis Ababa or Hiroshima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Hiroshima, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Addis Ababa or Hiroshima?
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and also the nation's largest when ranked by its population of over three million. There are also more than 120 international missions and embassies in Addis Ababa, making the city a hub for international diplomacy concerning Africa. Other draws include its thriving marketplaces, spicy food, and rich coffee.
Hiroshima
Hiroshima is positioned on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea and is an industrial city made up of many zigzagging rivers and wide boulevard streets. Today Hiroshima is a modern and vibrant city with great food and an energetic nightlife, but the image that remains in most visitor's minds is the Hiroshima of 1945 when it became the horrific sight of the first atomic bomb attack. Hiroshima shares the colorful neon atmosphere of other major Japanese cities and its hard to recognize the city immortalized all those years ago on that fateful day.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan.
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Addis Ababa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $28Hiroshima $118
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in Hiroshima is $118. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Addis Ababa and Hiroshima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15Hiroshima $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30Hiroshima $124
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Hiroshima
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Hiroshima? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Addis Ababa Hotel Prices and Hiroshima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.73Hiroshima $9.43
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:
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Short Taxi Ride$0.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $148
- Golf Club Experience with Hotel Transfer: $100
- Addis Ababa Layover Tour: Mercato Market & Airport Transfer: $77
- Luxury Private Mercedes Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $75
- Private Tour with Local Guide and Transfers: $65
- Photography Tour with Guide & Transfer: $62
- Customizable Layover Tour with Transfers: $55
- Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer: $55
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Cultural Show and Jazz Night with Transfers: $44
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $39
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hiroshima
Also for Hiroshima, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Hiroshima Airport: $275
- Private Arrival Transfer From Hiroshima International Airport to Hiroshima City: $256
- Iwakuni Airport to/from Hiroshima City Private Transfer: $244
- Hiroshima City: Private Transfer to/from Hiroshima Airport: $189
- Private Airport Transfer: Hiroshima Airport ⇄ Hiroshima City: $181
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Hiroshima Port: $174
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Port to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): $174
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Port to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): $157
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Hiroshima Port: $157
- Private Transfer: Hiroshima Port Terminal ↔ Hiroshima: $119
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Hiroshima?
Prices for flights to both Hiroshima and Addis Ababa change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAddis Ababa $11Hiroshima $49
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Addis Ababa:
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Slice of Cake$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa
For Addis Ababa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Ethiopian Cooking Class with a Local Host: $47
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- Addis Ababa Food Tour: Ethiopian Cuisine, Coffee & Drinks: $50
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $50
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $50
- Flavors of Ethiopia: Hands-On Cooking Class in Addis Ababa: $55
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Addis Ababa Ethiopian Food Cooking Class and Kitchen Tour: $60
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Addis Ababa Cooking, Coffee & Traditional Drink Tasting: $65
- Ethiopian Cooking Class with Coffee Ceremony: $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hiroshima
For Hiroshima, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hiroshima and International Style Okonomiyaki Dinner at Mitchan: $21
- Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki Dinner & Hiroshima Kagura Performance: $31
- Hiroshima Night Walk & Traditional Okonomiyaki Dinner Tour: $52
- Okonomiyaki Cooking Class with a Local Chef: $59
- Hiroshima Garden to Table Cooking Class: $74
- Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner: $82
- Bar Hopping Food Tour: $103
- Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Local Food Tour with Licensed Guide: $107
- Private Japanese Cooking Class in Hiroshima with Machiko's Family: $109
- Authentic Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Cooking Class in a Japanese Home: $128
- Refined Japanese Home Cooking Class Private Lesson in HIROSHIMA: $152
- Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Walk and Cooking Experience: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.82Hiroshima $5.23
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- • Ethiopia Danakil Experience: Fire, Salt & Color Adventure: $450
- • Explore the Wild: 5-Day Chebera Churchura Adventure Tours: $1,775
- "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
- 14-Days Northern Ethiopia Tours: $1,580
- 2-Day Wenchi Crater Lake & Ethiopian Highland Experience: $300
- 2-Day: Addis Ababa city tour & Debre Libanos with Lunch: $265
- 2-Night 3-Day Danakil Depression Tour without Flights: $300
- 3-Day Addis Ababa — Monastery, Gorge & Crater Lake Tour: $1,650
- 3-Day Awash National Park Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour: $730
- 3-Day Coffee Farm & Local Culture Experience in Yirgalem: $288
- 3-Day Lalibela Rock-hewn churches and Addis Ababa City Tour.: $890
- 3-Day Omo Valley Tribal Experience in Jinka & Turmi: $620
Tours and Activities in Hiroshima
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hiroshima.
- 1 Day Tour Onomichi Temples Exploration and Saijo Sake Tasting: $154
- 1-Day Tour: Hiroshima Hidden Gems & Highlights: $161
- 1DAY Hiroshima Miyajima & Bomb Dome Private Tour (No Private Car): $209
- 2-Hour Private Hiroshima Morning Tour: $97
- 4 Hour Private Hiroshima City Walking Tour: $102
- 7 hours Private Tour in Hiroshima: $300
- Abacus & Calligraphy Experience Near Hiroshima Peace Park: $20
- Amazing Private City Tour with a Local Guide: $135
- Bomb to bloom Highlights of Hiroshima walking group tour: $28
- Experience shiatsu stretch in Japan: $45
- Experience the Soul of A Peaceful Koto Workshop: $53
- Foodie Bike Tour in Hiroshima Taste Local Delights: $97
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.33Hiroshima $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:
- Pastry, Chocolate, and Wine Tour with Pickup: $60
Sample the Local Flavors in Hiroshima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Hiroshima:
- Saijo Sake Tasting and Brewery Walking Tour in Hiroshima: $262
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Hiroshima, we can see that Hiroshima is more expensive. And not only is Addis Ababa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Addis Ababa is in Africa and Hiroshima is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Addis Ababa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Addis Ababa and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Hiroshima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hiroshima than you might in Addis Ababa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Addis Ababa Expensive? and Is Hiroshima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Hiroshima?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Hiroshima. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Hiroshima, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.